Gérard Houllier spoke endlessly today but it is the unassuming Kevin MacDonald who will take charge of Aston Villa for a sixth successive game on Monday. He will hope to build on the 1-0 win achieved over Everton before the international break and, in turn, bolster belief in the squad ahead of Houllier's eventual arrival. Stoke have the capabilities to wound the visitors, especially now Eidur Gudjohnsen has joined the ranks, and will be desperate to do so having lost all three Premier League games this season. Sachin Nakrani